Recapped Tuesday & Wednesday's "Scale and Humanity's Place in the Universe" activity, focusing on the the last part "Pale Blue Dot" by. Carl Sagan and "Most Astounding Fact" by. Neil de Grasse Tyson. We ended by making sure all students were clear on when it was due (Mon. 9/14) and what all needed to be compled (all but “Questions” and “Summary” in the notes section).

We then began the next activity, entitled "Thresholds of My Life" Project, wherein students attempt to become familiar with three Big History Concepts: a) "Thresholds of Increasing Complexity"; b) "Ingredients"; and c) "Goldilocks Conditions". For more info see below.

Note: 6th Period did not start #2 above due to an assembly during the last hour of school. Students in 6th period should absolutely not wait until tomorrow! Scan the slides, text your friends in other periods, and at least start compiling a list of potential "Thresholds" of your life (make sure they fit the definition of "Thresholds of Increasing Complexity").